Aviation
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Expo 67: Take off
Somalia is a failed state. But its Aden Abdulle international airport – once a no-go zone – may hold the key to its recovery.
Europe
The fight for Hungary's skies, a high-rise revolution in Austria and election watch in Georgia, plus Sweden's integration minister talks about life after the Stockholm riots.
Oceania
Qantas makes the interpid trip from Sydney to Santiago and New Zealand tries to fill its "pilot gap".
Africa/Middle East
Who's in charge of Somaliland's skies, which nation is rolling in Grasse, and who's going to get Iran's top job?
Swiss precision
The Swiss carrier has established itself as a trusted link between Lugano and regional airports overlooked by the major airlines. Its focus on premium options and service is winning business clientele.
Business class
In under three years, Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti rebranded a struggling carrier and now competes as a major player. He tells us how it’s an airline’s staff that helps keep standards high.
Pacific fleet: Fiji Airways
Fiji's national carrier returns to its roots, rebranding from Air Pacific to Fiji Airways. An upgraded fleet of Airbus A330s shows the airline is also focused on the future.
Boarding school
Commercial flying is always that little bit more enjoyable when you’re surrounded by passengers who cut a neat and well accessorised dash down the aisle. Monocle settles in for a two-hour continental flight.
Mountain props
It might have only three turboprop aircraft, but airA!ps is a unique way to drop into South Tyrol, high up in the Italian Alps.
Into the wild
Serving the No Return Wilderness Area, Salmon Air carries passengers seeking a taste of the outdoors, and the odd llama. The skilled pilots undergo intensive training to deal with the challenging airstrips.
